Alcohol Policy

Alcohol Consumption Regulations

(On and Off Campus)

Alcoholic beverages may be served at registered social events sponsored by recognized
campus organizations and at events sponsored by the University or a department of
the University in accordance with applicable laws and the University policies on alcohol
use. Southeastern Louisiana University fosters an environment free from the illicit
and irresponsible use of alcohol by members of the Southeastern community. This policy
has been established in an effort to maintain a balance between the interests of the
individual and the University. The University realizes that it has limited resources
which make it impossible to monitor all off-campus events where alcohol may be present;
however, we are required by federal mandate to ensure that students and student organizations
are aware of local and state laws regarding alcohol and to require adherence to these
laws and the practice of responsible drinking behavior.

All members of the Southeastern community are ultimately responsible for their choices
and behavior regarding alcohol. Individuals and organizations should be aware that
they may be held individually and/or collectively liable for incidents resulting from
the illegal or uncontrolled use of alcohol. It is the purpose of this policy, however,
to help ensure that federal, state and local laws and recognized strategies designed
to promote the responsible and safe use of alcohol are followed. Inappropriate behaviors
and associated negative consequences of alcohol abuse or misuse will not be tolerated.
All persons, regardless of their status (students, employees, and guests) must adhere
to the alcohol policies herein while at Southeastern Louisiana University.

Facilities: Sale, Possession, and Consumption

The purpose of this section is to designate those areas on campus where legal consumption
of alcohol will be allowed, and to designate under what conditions group events may
involve alcohol. This policy will apply to the sale, possession, or consumption of
alcohol in or at any University sponsored or registered event. State law prohibits
the purchase, public possession or consumption of any alcoholic beverage by persons
under the age of 21. For the purposes of this policy, all areas of the University
are considered "public" places. The possession, consumption, sale or furnishing of
alcoholic beverages is prohibited except in those areas where such activities are
specifically allowed.

Properly registered individuals and student organizations may possess and consume
alcoholic beverages in accordance with federal, state, and local law, and University
regulations, in the following areas:

1. Dining Facility Complex

2. Student Union Building

3. University Center

4. Southeastern Oaks (Subject to terms of lease, only those 21 years of age or

older)

5. Columbia Theater

6. Alumni Center

7. Alumni Field

8. Strawberry Stadium

9. Other areas as specifically approved by the Vice President for Student Affairs
or his/her designee.

Possession, sale and/or consumption of alcohol by any person, regardless of age, are
prohibited in public areas which include, but are not limited to:

No student organization alcohol event, whether on or off campus, may be advertised,
nor may guests be invited, until that event has been approved by the Assistant Vice
President for Student Affairs.

Student Organization Alcohol Event

Many questions arise in conjunction with what is considered an alcohol event.

While the following list is not exhaustive it does serve as a starting point. An activity
may be classified as an organization's alcohol event if it meets any of the following:

Alcohol is present and . . .

1. The event lasts longer than 60 minutes.

2. The event has 10 or more non-members present.

3. The event has more than one organization in attendance.

4. The event has more than 1/2 of organizations members present.

5. The event has amplified sound (live music, DJ, loud stereo).

An activity may also be considered an event based on the answers to these

questions:

1. Would an observer associate it with the organization?

2. Did the incident involve expenditure of organization funds?

3. What was the purpose of the event?

4. Who purchased the alcohol?

5. How the attendees learn about the party?

6. What is the perception of the event?

7. Who is assuming responsibility for the party?

8. Was the event actively or passively endorsed by other members of the organization?

9. Was the event publicized either in written form or by word of mouth as an organizational
event?

10. Did the event take place on the organization's property, or occur on/in a location
which had been contracted by or for the organization, or in a private residence for
the purpose of holding an organization sponsored event?

11. Was the organization's advisor, or any of the executive officers of the organization,
aware of the event before it took place?

12. Were police called to quiet or shut down the event?

Common Regulations for Student Organization Alcohol Events

The following regulations will govern both On and Off-Campus Student Organization
Events at which alcohol will be present:

1. All student organizations planning on having an event where alcohol is present must
have a representative attend the semester alcohol meeting. Only those organizations
who have attended the meeting will be allowed to host an event where alcohol is present.

2. Alcohol may not be purchased with organizational or departmental funds nor may
the purchase of same for members or guests be undertaken or coordinated by any member,
individually or collectively, in the name of, or on behalf of, the organization or
department. Organizational or departmental funds may be used to buy food and non-alcoholic
beverages.

3. No organization may co-sponsor or co-finance a function where alcohol is purchased
by any of the host groups or organizations.

4. The cost of alcoholic beverages may not be included in the cost of an admission ticket,
cover charge, or any other assessment required of members or guests. No contributions
or donations for alcoholic beverages can be solicited or accepted at the event.

5. All events must be registered at least ten (10) days prior to the day the event will
be held. The completed Registration of Activity Form must be submitted and a meeting
with the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and the organization's eight
(8) non-drinking monitors must have occurred by closing time the day preceding the
event or on the last working day of the week if the event falls on a weekend before
the event will be approved. This meeting will cover the BYOB or Third Party Vendor
regulations as well as the state laws. The eight (8) non-drinking monitors must include
the following individuals from the organization:

a. President

b. Vice President

c. Social Chair

d. Treasurer

e. Faculty Advisor

f. Three (3) other senior active members.

6. The organization's official advisor, who must be a full-time faculty or staff member,
must be present at the event for its duration. The advisor may designate a substitute,
who must also be a member of the faculty or staff, if cleared with the Assistant Vice
President for Student Affairs by closing time the day prior to the event. The event
will not start until the advisor arrives.

7. Alcoholic beverages are to be served as an adjunct to social events and may not be
the primary focus of the event. For this reason, at all functions where alcohol is served,
sufficient quantities of food and non-alcoholic beverages must be provided. The food
served must be substantial, e.g., cheese, sandwiches, dips. Water cannot be the only
non-alcoholic beverage served.

8. The sale, availability or distribution of alcohol to anyone under twenty-one (21) years
of age is strictly prohibited. Common containers of alcoholic beverages will not be
allowed. All alcohol will be stored and legally dispensed in a designated service
area within the approved site. The supply of alcoholic beverages must not be accessible
to anyone except the server.

9. All alcohol must be consumed within the area in which it is served. No containers,
either open or closed, may leave the area. A trash can must be placed at the exit
for this purpose.

10. Drinking games which encourage the rapid consumption or the consumption of large amounts
of alcohol are prohibited.

11. Advertisement for a party may mention alcohol only in the following ways:

(a) "Cash bar available"

(b) "Alcoholic refreshments available for sale"

12. At all events where alcohol is served, the organization or department must ensure
that obviously intoxicated persons are not served alcoholic beverages. The organization
or department must also designate a means of preventing intoxicated persons from driving
(e.g., designated, non-drinking drivers; shuttles; etc.).

13. No organization may co-sponsor an event with an alcohol distributor, charitable
organization, or tavern (establishment generating more than half of annual gross sales
from alcohol) where alcohol is given away, sold, or otherwise provided to those present.
Sponsorship where non-alcoholic merchandise, e.g., cups, caps, banners, etc. is provided
may be held with the approval of the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs.
Alcohol, bar tabs, coupons for free or reduced price drinks, etc., may not be awarded
as prizes for any raffles or other events. Alcohol may not be distributed free-of-charge
by an alcohol company or distributor at any University event or under any other circumstances
on campus.

14. University departments and organizations may not distribute alcohol free of charge
to the general public (i.e. persons not members of the group or their specifically
invited guests).

15. Open parties, (those with unrestricted access by non-organization members, without
specific invitation) shall be prohibited. A guest list with all attendees' names must
be submitted to the office of the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs by
closing time the day before an event or the last working day if it falls on a weekend
or closed day. All guests must sign in when they arrive at the party and the signed
guest list must be turned into the office of the Assistant Vice President for Student
Affairs the next working day after the event. Only individuals on the guest list are
allowed entrance to the alcohol event. An exception to this will be University produced
entertainment or social events, and tailgating.

16. An organization is only allowed to sponsor a total of three alcoholic events Monday
through Thursday during each semester.

17. No events involving alcohol will be approved for the week prior to and the week
of finals; this includes the weekend between the two weeks. Also, no events involving
alcohol will be approved during Spring Break or semester breaks.

18. Student organizations invited to Alumni events (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) must
register the event as if they were holding the event themselves and must adhere to
all University rules and policy.

19. Persons representing Southeastern off-campus or who reasonably could be construed
as doing so (e.g., at conferences, seminars, competitions, performances, other activities/events)
must behave legally and responsibly regarding the use of alcohol, abiding by the laws
and policies of the states and/or institutions where they are visiting. The University
may take action against individuals or organizations who engage in off-campus consumption
of alcohol when it has negatively impacted or threatened to negatively impact the
university's mission or activities or the health, safety, or welfare of the University
community.

20. Special circumstances may be appealed to the Alcohol Committee fourteen (14) days
prior to the event for special consideration.

*NOTE*

The regulations contained in this policy are designed to meet the needs of the university
and a wide range of student organizations. A copy of Southeastern's BYOB and/or Third
Party Vendor regulations may be picked up in the Assistant Vice President for Student
Affairs. Some organizations with national affiliations or university councils may
have additional or more stringent guidelines with which they must comply. Such organizations
are expected to abide by those guidelines.

On-Campus (Non-tailgating) Alcohol Events

In addition to the above, the following regulations will apply to On-Campus (non tailgating) Events
and Alcohol Consumption:

1. Alcohol will be allowed only at catered Food Service events and will be sold by Campus
Dining personnel or approved licensed servers.

2. At least one commissioned University Policy Officer must be present to maintain
security and assist in enforcing applicable laws and regulations. The number of officers
required, or an exemption from this requirement, will be based on the nature of the
event and the number of participants. The number of officers required will be determined
by the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and the Chief of University Police.
Organizations and/or departments are responsible for contacting and paying for the
cost of such officers.

3. BYOB events will not be allowed on campus.

Off-Campus Alcohol Events

1. No organization may sell or give away alcohol. Alcohol will only be sold by third
party licensed vendors.

2. All events must be in a restricted area, no coming and going into and out of the restricted
area is allowed. Events must end by 2:00 a.m.

3. Bulk quantities and/or common containers of alcohol, e.g., kegs, party balls, jungle
juice, etc. will not be allowed. At bars or private clubs, no pitchers or shots of
alcohol should be sold. Beverages allowed to be brought into an event by persons 21
years of age or older for their own consumption include:

a. Six beers, or

b. Four wine coolers, or

c. One liter of wine, or

d. Four pre-packaged mixed drinks.

4. At least one commissioned University Policy Officer must be present to maintain
security and assist in enforcing applicable laws and regulations. The number of officers
required, or an exemption from this requirement, will be based on the nature of the
event and the number of participants. The number of officers required will be determined
by the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and the Chief of University Police.
Organizations and/or departments are responsible for contacting and paying for the
cost of such officers.

5. If the group is traveling by bus, no alcohol is allowed on the bus. Alcohol and
Home Football Games Athletic events provide an avenue for the University to meet its
core values of excellence, community, diversity, and learning. In support of these
values, athletic events should be conducted in an environment that is safe and enjoyable
for all. As home football games have great potential to attract many spectators, many
of whom participate in tailgating activities, the following policy has been developed for
these events.

1. Although tailgating will be permitted on campus, certain areas may be designated
for specific groups.

2. Consumption of alcohol will be limited to persons of legal age (21 or greater).

3. Tailgating will be limited to home football game days only. For home games that occur
during a regular school day, tailgating activities will be allowed after 5:00 p.m.
For home games that occur on days when school is not session, tailgating will be allowed
starting at 5:00 p.m. the night before the game.

4. All glass containers of any kind and cans are prohibited. Whatever is consumed must
be poured in a paper or plastic cup.

5. No oversized or common source containers of any sort (including but not limited
to kegs, punchbowls, beer balls, party balls) are permitted.

6. Alcohol drinking games, funneling or any other activity deemed by the University
as inappropriate is prohibited.

7. Individuals(s) or groups engaging in inappropriate or disruptive behavior will
be directed by law enforcement personnel to cease and desist from doing so.

8. Alcohol cannot be brought into the stadium and all persons entering the stadium are
subject to a reasonable check/search of personal bags, purses, coats, etc.

Anyone found in possession of alcoholic beverages (other than those sold in the stadium)
and/or other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate by the University will be refused
admission to the game. Any individual found in possession of said items will be evicted
from the stadium and will not be allowed to reenter the stadium for the remainder
of the calendar day on which the game is held. Alcohol may be purchased inside the
stadium by those of legal age with valid identification.

9. Cups, containers, ice chests, etc. may not be brought into the stadium.

10. Failure to follow these rules and regulations may result in eviction from campus
with possible University, local, or state action to follow.